The Insight Business Partner team sits within the wider Audience Insight department at Channel 4. There are four Business Partner areas which cover: Commercial & Distribution Content Marketing Corporate & Exec Streaming & Social
Job Title: Insight Business Partner Apprentice, Streaming & Social
Reports to: TBC
Department: Audience Insight
Location: Manchester
Number of roles: 1
Start date: September 2026
THE C4 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME
If you are looking for an opportunity to gain work experience and a qualification, then an apprenticeship at Channel 4 might be for you.
Our Apprenticeships are full-time, with four days per week spent working in a C4 department and one day per week completing the formal learning parts of the apprenticeship. You’ll spend 60% of your working week in your office base and 40% working from home.
The formal training provided will consist of workshops, tutorials, webinars, coaching and in some cases residential boot camps. You can read more about the qualification being offered for this apprenticeship below.
If you’d like some tips on writing your application before you apply, please watch our YouTube video, How to Write an Outstanding Application.
AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
- You must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts to apply. There is no upper age limit.
- You’ll need to have a Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English GCSE
- You can’t have already completed the qualification being offered or similar at the same or higher level
- Our apprenticeships are aimed at school leavers and people who do not have a degree. If you have a degree, please visit the Channel 4 Jobs website
CHANNEL 4 BEHAVIOURS
At Channel 4, we have four core behaviours that underpin everything we do. These are outlined below, and we will be assessing candidates on these behaviours throughout the recruitment process.
Include We’re Altogether Different so let’s give each other a bear hug, team up and trust each other to collaborate arm-in-arm. Don’t just listen: listen to understand.
Innovate Don’t just rinse and repeat: don’t just go through the motions. Challenge positive and embrace change. Experiment & take smart risks.
Grow Question everything and school yourself. Be generous with your knowledge with others and seek feedback from them. Be clear with your objectives.
Get it done Make your time at Channel 4 count. Be a solution-finder, not a finger-pointer. Prioritise, decide and then act – always commercially.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Insight Business Partner team sits within the wider Audience Insight department at Channel 4. There are four Business Partner areas which cover:
- Commercial & Distribution
- Content
- Marketing Corporate & Exec
- Streaming & Social
The Insight Business Partner Team work directly with stakeholders within Channel 4 to help them make better decisions using data and analysis. We work closely with the stakeholders to understand their goals and provide insights that guide strategy and performance. Our team turns information into clear, useful stories that help the business grow and improve
The Business Partner Team work together with the Insight Specialists (research, data analytics, reporting & data enablement) to get the best answer to the business challenges. These teams are experts in their areas & strive to deliver best practise across the organisation.
This role will sit within the streaming and social area, focusing on understanding audience behaviours and performance across digital platforms.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
- Support the Insight Business Partner and wider team by helping to collect information and understand what the business needs from different projects.
- Help gather and organise data from different sources, spotting patterns or key findings that can help the business.
- Learn how to use analytics tools and techniques to explore data, track performance, and find useful insights.
- Support research projects that explore audience behaviour, trends, and performance, especially in streaming and social media.
- Help create clear reports, presentations, or visuals that turn data into simple, engaging stories.
- Learn to use research and industry tools (such as BARB, TGI) to understand audiences and performance across different platforms.
- Assist in measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of campaigns, content, or other initiatives using both data and research.
- Collaborate with other teams across the Audience Insight department and the wider business to share insights and support projects.
- Help gather and analyse data from social media and streaming platforms to identify trends and patterns that can inform business decisions.
- Support the delivery of trading insights to inform timely decision making
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
As part of the application process you’ll be asked to tell us how you meet the essential criteria listed below. When answering this question think about examples from your experience so far, this doesn’t need to be professional experience but could be academic, from volunteering or a part-time job.
We’ve provided some examples beside the first four criteria of experience that could demonstrate you have these skills. Please note you do not need to use these examples, they are just here for guidance and you should draw from your own personal experiences.
- Verbal and written communication skills - Verbal - e.g. experience of dealing with customers or working as part of a team. Communication – e.g. writing emails, completing an application form or essay, or if you have a hobby that involves creative writing.
- Attention to detail - e.g. Cashing up on tills or proofreading coursework.
- Organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks - e.g. Planning events whether personal or for professional purposes, as well as managing work life balance, for example working whilst doing coursework/exams.
- An understanding of and a passion for Channel 4's remit
- Confirm you have Maths & English GCSE Grade C (4) or above
- Curiosity and an interest in data and audiences – keen to understand what drives people’s behaviours, especially across streaming and social platforms.
- Strong communication skills – able to explain ideas clearly and work well with different teams.
- Attention to detail – careful and accurate when working with numbers, information, or reports.
- Willingness to learn – enthusiastic about developing new skills in analytics, research, and storytelling with data.
QUALIFICATION OFFERED WITH THIS APPRENTICESHIP
Data Technician Level 3
LENGTH OF APPRENTICESHIP
15 Months
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATION FORMATS
We are committed to making the application process accessible. If you would like to discuss suggestions for alternative formats, or have any questions about the recruitment process in general, please contact us at [email protected]
Take a look at our access page for more information, which you’ll find by clicking here. You can also watch our YouTube video, Demystifying Interview and Workplace adjustments.
RELOCATION
If you need to relocate in order to take up this opportunity, we can offer you support towards the financial costs of moving. This includes a contribution towards your deposit and first months’ rent, plus visits to your new city to look for accommodation.
While we have publicised this opportunity, please note that: (i) the application and selection process is managed by the advertising company/organisation; and (ii) we rely on them to: provide accurate, up-to-date details about themselves and the opportunity; ensure that opportunities are ethical and paid fairly. To report a listing, please email [email protected].